Good morning Heartstrings family

Thank you for gathering here with us today. Another month has slipped by and time draws closer than ever to the Day of His Appearing. Are you anticipating Him or so distracted with the things of the world you have lost your focus. Maybe, your first love? I pray for all of us to remember everyday, today could be The Day.

How strong is your foundation? I read this morning from Psalm 127 where it is said, "Except the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it, except the Lord keeps the city, the watchman wakes but in vain."

Psalm 121: 1,3 & 5 says, "I will lift up my eyes to the hills -- from whence shall my help come? ~ He will not allow your foot to slip or be moved: He Who keeps you will not slumber. ~ The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand [the side not carrying a shield]."

I found that interesting. Like in the book of Nehemiah, when the people were rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Because of the enemy trying to harm and distract them with their tactics, Nehemiah had the people continue working while wearing their swords. I am sure they had shields nearby.

With all the suffering in our lives, we need to keep a shield of Faith ready for battle against the arrows, taunts, lies and works of the enemy. 

How, you might ask? Can I work and still be ready in the full armor of God? Ephesians 6 tells us, YES!  

God gives us a promise. See if you can find it. Are you hearing abusive words, threats and violence in your world? Would you like that to be done with? Our Master is in heaven. Know Him and you will confound the enemy, while you are building your life.

Verse 10-13 says, "In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides]. ~ Put on God's whole armor [the armor of a heavy-armed soldier which God supplies], that you may be able successfully to stand up against [all the strategies and deceits of the devil. ~ For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the despotisms, against the powers, against [the master spirits who are] the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirit forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere. ~  Therefore put on God's complete armor, that you may be able to resist and stand your ground on the evil day [of danger], and, having done all [the crisis demands], to stand [firmly in your place]."

Praise God! I can almost hear the people building the wall, praying and singing praise to God. That is what makes the enemy powerless! So, this is the anwer I needed today. Without preparing ahead of what I would write I followed the Spirit of God and found His Word again...LIVING! He always give us His Word to apply to our lives. One step at a time.

Ephesians 6:18 says, "Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behal of all the saints (God's consecrated people)." Amen.

Father, I ask for these and my self to have ears to hear what Your Spirit is saying. Above all the other noise, draw us nearer to Jesus. Bring songs of deliverance and victory. Let it flow from our hearts, out our mouths, and into the ears of others needing help. May our lives glorify Your Mighty, All Powerful name, amen.

Abundance is...promises fulfilled